Learn how to complete all Choplifting Side Hustles in Saints Row (2022). Find locations, bonus objectives, and rewards including unique weapons like the MDI-77 Auto Rifle.
Choplifting is a Side Hustle in Saints Row (2022) that involves using a helicopter to snatch and deliver payloads. It unlocks after the mission Observe and Report, alongside Riding Shotgun. While not tied to Ventures, completing these side missions grants XP, cash, and weapon skins/patterns.
The first Choplifting Side Hustle is in Old Town East, serving as a tutorial. Completing it unlocks two more in Smelterville West and West Flats. After those, three more unlock in Badlands North, El Dorado, and Rojas Desert North. The latter three offer significant rewards, including the [MDI-77 Auto Rifle], [MDI-85 Carbine], and [El Lanzador] weapons.
Each Choplifting Side Hustle can reward several thousand dollars and XP. Bonus Objectives grant an additional 450 XP and include tasks like “Maintaining Max Airspeed,” “Keep the Payload Low,” “Smash Objects with Payload,” and “Low Flying Time.” These bonus objectives do not affect the main reward but can add to the challenge.
Walkthrough:
- Fly to the payload's location.
- Use the magnetic winch (deploy with /) to snatch the payload. You must descend to attach it.
- Fly to the designated drop-off point. You must descend again to drop the payload.
- Be aware of time limits, enemy fire, and moving payloads.
- The payload's weight affects helicopter maneuverability, requiring ascents (hold /) to counter drag.
- Turns while carrying a payload should be shallow and deliberate to avoid momentum issues.
- Hold / to fix the camera behind you and enable helicopter rolling for precise turns.
- For easier completion, focus on flying high to avoid enemies and obstacles, ignoring Bonus Objectives if necessary.
- Flying low for the “Keep the Payload Low” objective can slow your helicopter and expose the payload to more damage.
- Enemy fire is usually not a major threat, but speed and height are generally safer than engaging in combat.
- Fixing the camera and enabling helicopter roll (hold /) can help with precise maneuvering.
Choplifting Side Hustle Locations, Bonus Objectives, and Rewards:
| Location | Bonus Objectives | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town East | Maintain Max Airspeed (20s), Keep the Payload Low (20s) | Umbrella Rifle, $4,000, 1,200 XP |
| Smelterville West | Smash Objects With Payload (150), Low Flying Time (120s) | $8,000, 2,000 XP |
| West Flats | Maintain Max Airspeed (30s), Keep the Payload Low (30s) | Goggles, Aviator, $4,000, 1,200 XP |
| Badlands North | Maintain Max Airspeed (30s), Keep the Payload Low (40s) | [MDI-77 Auto Rifle], $4,000, 1,200 XP |
| Rojas Desert North | Maintain Max Airspeed (60s), Low Flying Time (100s) | [MDI-85 Carbine], $4,000, 1,200 XP |
| El Dorado | Smash Objects With Payload (100), Keep the Payload Low (45s) | El Lanzador, $4,000, 1,200 XP |
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